Shout Out To These East Texas Content Creators

Creating online content is harder than most people think. Besides the fact that you need the proper equipment just to make sure your vlog or podcast doesn't look like garbage, you also have to be charismatic, dedicated, and you'll most likely have to edit everything yourself.

Not to mention the fact that we just don't seem to have a lot of tech savvy folks in East Texas.

It can be demoralizing when you spend your entire day sharing what you believe will be entertaining or educational for your viewers, only to see that your video or social media page isn't getting the love you initially thought it would.

It can feel like an uphill battle for months and months, and as creators, you just have to stick to it.

I'm going to give a special shout out to a few East Texas creators that I want to see more of in 2018 and on.

Mailane Ly

If you go to YouTube and type, "Lufkin vlog," her's is the first one that pops up.

Yes, her family owns Shipley Donuts in Lufkin, and yes you will need a Texas kolache or two after watching her videos, but she brings so much more for our viewing pleasure.

This is a true vlog in every sense of the word. (Is "vlog" a word yet?)

She's using YouTube as a video diary. She even leaves goofs and last second changes of plan in the final edits. We get a clear view of her point of view and cheery take on life. She's a breath of fresh air that Lufkin desperately needs.

The term octuple threat is the highest "tuple" I know, but it's still not enough to describe what all this guy is capable of. Just go to his YouTube channel and see for yourself.

Everyone that wishes to become an online content creator can learn a lot from Mr. Midgley. He can generate laughs longer than his short videos, and he really proves that ANYTHING can be it's own standalone video.